Hopping Contest
A partner exercise that challenges balance and core muscles.
- 10+ years
- Group size: 2+
- Duration: 15 min
- Partner exercise
- Mountains, forests and fields
- Gym / Sports hall
- Open space
- Rope
- Chalk
Two participants stand inside a circle (approximately 2 meters in diameter), each on one leg, with their hands clasped behind their back.
The task is to get the other person off balance or out of the circle by pushing with their chest or shoulder.
A participant loses the round if he/she:
- puts the other foot down
- steps outside the circle
- has to release their hands from their back
Ensure that participants are warmed up before starting, pair up participants who are approximately the same height and weight, and use a soft surface to reduce the risk of injury.